Data in Motion: A Chief’s Front-line Insight and the Future of Health Information Exchange [Video]
Two executives share their expertise on bridging the gap between high-level data strategy and the high-stakes reality of emergency medicine.
How AI and Predictive Analytics Will Shape EMS, Fire, and Healthcare in 2026
AI and analytics offer a path forward that prioritizes smarter workflows, coordination between teams, and better visibility into system performance. The organizations best positioned will be the ones that invest in responsible innovation, interoperability, and tools that make a difference in their daily work.
The Mechanics of a More Connected Healthcare Ecosystem [Video]
Arbiter’s Anjali Jameson on hospital and payer alignment.
Reducing EMS Documentation Time Without Sacrificing Accuracy
For field providers, the goal isn’t just faster paperwork — it’s smarter, safer documentation that puts patient care first.
From Silos to Synthesis: How the Information Renaissance is Transforming Emergency Medicine
In the shift from isolated expertise to collective insights, shared data are revolutionizing patient care in EMS and hospitals.
What Full-Circle EMS–Hospital Interoperability Looks Like in Practice
From field documentation to post-discharge outcomes, interoperability isn’t a future ideal — it’s a present necessity. Here’s what seamless EMS–hospital data exchange looks like, and why it matters now.
EMR Interoperability Isn’t Just a Hospital Problem. EMS Teams Need It Too.
In an era of real-time data, emergency response teams can no longer afford to operate in silos. EMR interoperability is essential to improving care continuity, outcomes, and decision-making — from curb to discharge.
The New Blueprint: How Clever Care Health Plan is Scaling Its Member Experience [Video]
MedCity News was at the Vive conference and spoke with executives who shared their insights for the healthcare industry.
Why HIPAA Compliance Is Both a Challenge and Opportunity for EMS Providers
From mobile documentation to emergency handoffs, EMS providers handle sensitive patient information in fast-moving environments. Understanding how HIPAA applies — and how to comply — can improve care, reduce risk, and build systemwide trust.
The Hidden Frontline of Public Health: How EMS Data Is Powering a New Era of Syndromic Surveillance
EMS data is often the earliest signal of a looming public health crisis. By tapping into it in real time, agencies can detect overdose spikes, respiratory surges, or behavioral health trends days before traditional systems catch up.
Bringing Patient Data to the Frontlines: Why Interoperability Must Include EMS
EMS providers often treat patients without medical history, risking delays, errors, and guesswork. But new national data-sharing frameworks are starting to close that gap, bringing critical records to first responders in real time.
How Community Health Programs are Reducing 911 Calls and Helping Patients Before Emergencies
By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive.
How Artera is Using Agentic AI to Humanize Patient Care
Artera President Tom McIntyre talks about the practical application of AI in healthcare.
Whole Blood: The Next Frontier for EMS
For decades, EMS has relied on blood component therapy, which was favored for its longer shelf life, efficiency, and lower risk of transfusion reactions. However, emerging data suggests that whole blood transfusion in the field could significantly improve survival rates, particularly in rural and remote areas where longer transport times pose additional risks.
UPMC launches EMS training program for low-income individuals
The initiative, called Freedom House 2.0, will provide emergency medical services training to people from economically disadvantaged communities. It aims to address social determinants of health as well as help support those who have experienced job losses amid the pandemic.